Railway vehicle testing

Tests of railway vehicles are performed in the VUZ accredited testing laboratory (TL), which ranks among the most advanced and sought-after laboratories in the field of railway vehicle testing, and at the same time prides of a long-time tradition reaching back to the 1950s. 

The range of satisfied and loyal customers of our laboratory includes the world’s leading rolling stock manufacturers such as Alstom, Siemens, Bombardier Transportation, Škoda Transportation, CRRC, PESA and others.

The testing engineers of our laboratory are respected experts in their field of work and are ready to carry out most of the offered tests not only in the VUZ Velim Test Centre, which provides optimal conditions for such testing, but also on external tracks. VUZ is experienced in testing vehicles with different types of traction, including alternative tractions such as hydrogen and batteries.

The VUZ testing laboratory has been accredited since March 31, 1995, and today it is registered under No. 1462 as a holder of the certificate of accreditation issued by the Czech Accreditation Institute (CAI) on the basis of assessment of fulfilment of the accreditation criteria in accordance with ČSN EN ISO/IEC 17025.

Within its quality management system, the VUZ testing laboratory has been continuously developing and updating its testing procedures to keep them in line with the strict requirements of the international, European and national standards and interoperability standards.

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Services

Brake tests

Brake tests include static and dynamic brake tests, anti-skid tests of railway vehicles, braking distance verification.  Test portfolio:  Complete range of static and dynamic brake tests according to UIC 540,...

Current collector tests

The electrotechnical tests performed by the VUZ testing laboratory include also current collector tests. Test portfolio:  Current collector tests according to ČSN EN 50206-1 and -2, ČSN EN 50317, ČSN...

Noise, vibration and lighting tests

These tests measure parameters of rolling stock affecting humans and the environment, including noise, lighting, and vibration tests. Test portfolio:  Noise measurement according to TSI Noise, TSI PRM, TSI LOC&PAS...

Testing of running characteristics

Through these tests we check the running characteristics of rolling stock, while verifying its safety as well passenger comfort.  Test portfolio:  Test of running characteristics and running safety – simplified...

Thermotechnical Tests (HVAC)

This set of tests includes measurement of heating, cooling (air conditioning), air flow, air volume and determination of heat transfer coefficient k. These tests aim to verify the properties of...

Electromagnetic compatibility tests

In VUZ testing laboratory we measure electromagnetic compatibility with communication and security devices. Test portfolio:  Testing methods in accordance with ČSN EN 50121-3-1, ČSN CLC/TS 50238-2 and national standard ČSN...

Tests of Door Systems

These tests aim to protect passengers both during normal operation and during emergencies. The individual parameters are verified here, such as detection of obstacles in the door, the door closing...

Traction and energy tests

This type of tests covers verification of traction characteristics of traction railway vehicles, train resistance measurement, rolling stock anti-skid equipment testing and measurement of rolling stock energy parameters. VUZ is experienced...

Technical equipment:

  • State-of-the-art measurement technology
  • Special measuring cars
  • Noise track section complying with TSI NOISE parameters
  • Measuring flat curve R 150 m
  • Rail scale

Other services:

  • Functional tests of rail vehicles
  • Expert opinions and assessments
  • We can organize tests on SŽ (Správa železnic, the Czech national railway infrastructure owner and provider) tracks

Our regular and satisfied customers include: 

  • Siemens
  • Stadler
  • Škoda Transportation
  • Alstom
  • Bombardier Transportation
  • Hitachi
  • CAF
  • CRRC ZELC
  • CZ LOKO
  • DPOV
  • Greenbrier
  • Hyundai-Rotem & ŠKODA ELECTRIC
  • Končar
  • Pojazdy Szynowe PESA Bydgoszcz
  • Tatravagónka
  • ŽOS Vrútky
  • ŽOS Trnava

 

Product sheet

Documents

Title Description Downloadable documents
Accredited Testing Laboratory No. 1462 (ZL) Tests in the field of rolling stock and equipment, their parts and materials as defined by the Annex to the Certificate of Accreditation. File

 

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